Pumpkin Kofta with Avocado Sauce

A meatless and gluten-free take on Turkish koftas / meatballs with finely grated pumpkin and lots of warming spices. The creamy avocado sauce is the perfect balance to the aromatic, crunchy kofta. A great recipe that both vegetarians and carnivores would enjoy. I have shaped kofta into sausage form, but you can shape them into balls or patties.

Kofta	Avocado Sauce
500 g Pumpkin flesh, finely grated 1 Red onion, peeled and finely chopped 100 g Dried apricots, finely chopped 15 g Flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp Sambal oelek 1 tsp Cumin powder 1 tbsp Coriander powder 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder 50 g Almond meal 50 g Potato starch (or cornstarch) Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper 5-6 tbsp Ghee for frying	1 Ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped 20 g Fresh herbs (I used a mixture of parsley, spring onions and cilantro), chopped 2 tbsp Lemon juice 3 tbsp Full-fat Greek yoghurt 1 Garlic clove 1/3 tsp Sea salt 1/4 tsp Pepper

Finely grate the pumpkin flesh with a box grater or in a food processor. Peel and finely chop the onion, the dried apricots and the parsley.
Place all the chopped ingredients in a bowl with the sambal oelek, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, almond meal and potato starch. Season well with salt and pepper and mix well, preferably with your hands. Cover the mixture and leave to stand in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Meanwhie prepare the sauce. Place all the ingredients for the sauce in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
Divide the mixture into 14-16 portions and shape into about 8 cm long rolls.
Heat the ghee in a non-stick frying pan. Once the ghee is melted and hot. Shallow fry the koftas in batches until golden brown. Serve hot or lukewarm with the prepared avocado sauce.

23 comments:

Paola 31/12/24 12:43: Che deliziosa ricetta. Adoro sia la zucca che l'avocado, spero di riuscire a provarla presto. FELICE ANNO NUOVO.
Norma2 31/12/24 13:10: Thank you Angie for stopping by to say hello. I still have time to prepare your recipe. Although I don't have some of the ingredients you use, I will adapt them and it will be a side dish for my roast pork tonight.
Good 2025!
DEZMOND 31/12/24 13:11: Looks hearty and beautifully golden. I would eat a whole plate if you leave out the cinammon und apricosen from it LOL Happy Neue Jahre tomorrow hope you are cooking something nice for tonight, I already made my roullade and will live on that for two days LOL It turned out magnificent and uber lecker.
Tom 31/12/24 13:47: ...this looks beautiful. Angie, I wish you a Healthy and Happy New York. Thanks for your many visits.
David M. Gascoigne, 31/12/24 13:50: At this time of year I eat too much and then come to your blog and read about more! This recipe looks delicious. All the very best for 2025 - peace, joy and good health. David
Brian's Home Blog 31/12/24 15:43: I'll bet those are really a good treat!
Christine 31/12/24 15:45: Looks so good
eileeninmd 31/12/24 16:07: Sounds yummy and healthy too.
I wish you all the best in 2025, a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
David 31/12/24 17:49: Hi Angie, This meatless offering has two problems for me. First it's meatless. Second, its a bit exotic for my taste. However your presentation is great as usual!
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ellie 31/12/24 22:38: So beautiful! I wish you had a place here where I could come and buy your dishes. Amazing foodie post this year. Wishing you a beautiful new year!
Caitlin'nMegan 31/12/24 22:39: YUM! Such a lovely foodie post! I want that avocado sauce! This looks amazing. Thanks for being here! Thank you for your comments! Wishing you all the best in the new year ✨❤️💛
Ivy's Closet 31/12/24 22:41: This looks amazing! So happy to see this dish! Maybe 2025 bring you much happiness!
roentare 31/12/24 22:52: Happy New Year! 🎉✨ May 2025 bring you endless joy, good health, and countless new adventures. Here's to fresh starts and exciting opportunities! 🥂🌟 Cheers to a fantastic year ahead
Citu 1/1/25 00:08: Se ve muy rico tomó nota. te deseo un feliz año.
Anonymous 1/1/25 06:09: These must have been full of flavour! May 2025 hold all that you need!
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thepaintedapron.com 1/1/25 14:40: You share the most original and unusual recipes Angie! Half the time I have no idea what the ingredients are, and have to research them, but I'm learning! Your presentations are always beautiful~ Happy New Year!
Jenna
My name is Erika. 1/1/25 14:51: Wishing you a great 2025 Angie. Keep sharing these recipes with us. I've learned so much and have even added a few to my repertoire.
ashok 1/1/25 15:53: Wishing you a yummy new year 😋
Balvinder 1/1/25 16:49: I love koftas of every kind and this is such a lovely recipe.
Have a wonderful New year!
Bill 1/1/25 19:39: Wishing you a fantastic 2025.
Grace 2/1/25 00:25: Me encantó! La estaré haciendo. Me gusta comer verduras.
Angie; muy bonito año te acompañe. Nos seguimos encontrando y compartiendo lo que cada uno brinda en el mungo blogger.✨✨✨
Lowcarb team member 2/1/25 00:38: Great idea!
Wishing you a happy 2025.

All the best Jan
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 2/1/25 01:31: The pumpkin kofta looks delicious. Great spices. The avocado sauce sounds perfect for this dish.